Hawaiian Electric Co. continues a delicious tradition of sharing recipes from employees while giving back to the community.

Our current cookbook, “Everyday Recipes for Everyday Energy,” benefits Aloha United Way, which means all proceeds raised help support 338 nonprofit organizations.

Purchase a copy for $14 through our customer service office in the American Savings Bank Tower, 1001 Bishop St., call 543-4501 or download an order form at hawaiianelectric.com/AUWcookbook.

CRABMEAT TOFU PATTIES

By the Power Supply Ohana

• 1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat
• 1 (20-ounce) block firm tofu, drained
• 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 4 large dry shiitake mushrooms, soaked in water until soft and diced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 4 stalks green onion, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2-1/2 tablespoons shoyu
• Panko or flour, for coating
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Shred crabmeat into a large bowl; add tofu and mash. Add remaining ingredients except panko and oil; mix. Form into patties and coat with panko.

Heat oil in skillet and cook patties on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until lightly brown on both sides. Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving (not including panko and oil): 270 calories, 11 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 900 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 24 g protein.

STICKY WINGS

By Sean Moura, Environmental Department

• 2 pound chicken wings or drumettes
• >> Coating:
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons shoyu
• 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine coating ingredients. Add wings; toss to coat. Place wings in single layer on baking pan. Bake 25 minutes, turning occasionally.

Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil wings approximately 6 inches from heat source for 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 300 calories, 15 g total fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, no fiber, 24 g sugar, 15 g protein.

SWEET POTATO PIE

By Mery Apple, Environmental Department

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups peeled and mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground all spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add sweet potatoes, milk, vanilla, spices and salt. Pour into pie crust and bake 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 310 calories, 15 g total fat, 7 g saturated fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g sugar, 4 g protein.

More Hawaiian Electric Co. recipes are available at hawaiianelectric.com.